Los Angeles: Providing life coaching services out of my home at no fee.?

Question

Do I need a business license, and what is my liability since I am not providing therapy of any kind?

Answer 1

It's not a question of whether or not your enterprise is for profit or non-profit, it's the issue of whether or not the base of operations is zoned for commercial use.  If not, you cannot operate a commercial enterprise on residential zoned property.  And that includes operating a business within an apartment complex.  Where do your clients park their cars?  What's the foot traffic into and out of your so-called residential business?  And a commercial business license does not authorize misuse of otherwise residential property.

Good luck!